08/09/2024 | Press release | Archived content
Statewide, DE (August 09, 2024) - The Delaware Division of Revenue is warning the public of a new tax scam that's happening in Delaware. Victims receive a letter from the "Tax Processing Unit" that threatens property seizure and wage garnishment unless the victim calls a toll-free number to "avoid enforcement."
"These scam mailings are increasingly targeting individuals with fake notices that appear to be from legitimate Delaware tax authorities" warns Director Kathy Revel. The notices threaten the seizure of the taxpayer's property if the recipient fails to make immediate payment.
The scammers are using pressure tactics and fear to motivate the recipient into taking immediate action. They are also accessing public records in order to include taxpayer-specific information on the notices to make them appear legitimate.
The Division of Revenue is offering the following to protect against these types of scams:
Taxpayers who think they may have received such a letter should call the Division of Revenue at (302) 577-8200, option 3, with any questions. Taxpayers should also file a Consumer Complaint with the Delaware Department of Justice's Consumer Protection Unit. Information about the complaint process is available at https://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov/fraud/cpu/ and the complaint form is available online - Consumer Complaint Form.